Sesame Beef Filet
Ingredients
17 oz (500g) beef filet
1/2 cup (120 ml) whole sesame seeds
5 tsp. salt, or to taste
2 cups (500ml) vegetable oil for deep-frying
2 eggs
2 tsp. chili (chili) oil
1/2 cup(120ml) flour
1/2 tsp. MSG(optional)
Directions
- Wash the beef and cut into 1/4 inch
(5mm) slices . Mix with the salt and MSG(optional)
and set aside.
- Beat the eggs. Dip the beef slices in
the flour and then into the egg. Coat
with the sesame seeds, pressing them into
the beef with your palm or a rolling pin.
- Heat the oil in a wok to about 350oF(170oC),
or until a small piece of scallion green
or ginger sizzles and moves around rapidly
when tossed into the oil. Add the beef
and deep-fry for 2 minutes. Turn and continue
to fry for another minute, or until the
coating turns golden. Remove and drain.
Serve with a small dish of the chili oil
as a dip.
